Barrow have continued their recruitment for the return to the Championship by re-signing half-back Ryan Johnston.
The 22-year-old Johnston was the club’s first-ever signing from the Furness Raiders academy team, having previously plied his trade at Dalton ARLFC.
After signing he said: “Barrow is the club where I feel at home, so it was a no-brainer. It was just about finding the right deal for myself, my family and the club.
“I’ve been part of the journey for the past four years and I’ve got nothing but tunnel vision for this year to help take the club as far as it can go.
“Paul, Rev, Steve and Andy Gaffney have put together what I feel is the strongest team yet and I can’t wait to get back amongst it with the lads and fans.
“The place is going to be buzzing.”
On the new deal, head coach Paul Crarey added: “Ryan is another academy and local rugby league product who has improved year on year.
“He brings something a little different to the table, whether playing in the halves or on occasion playing as a hooker.
“He is always a threat in attack and a lad who is working very hard on improving his defensive duties.
“He has a great attitude to training and has established himself as a valuable member of the squad.”
